This two-seater platform is designed to detect and disrupt hostile drones, providing Ukrainian forces with a mobile airborne countermeasure against loitering munitions and reconnaissance UAVs.
The delivery was reported by French aviation analyst ATE CHUET following a conversation with a SHARK.AERO representative at the 2025 Paris Air Show.
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"We developed a dedicated electronic warfare version of the SHARK for Ukraine," the company representative explained. "By integrating a detection antenna, we can identify the electromagnetic signatures of drones like the Shahed and Orlan. Once detected, onboard systems can jam them using equipment mounted beneath the fuselage."
The SHARK’s EW suite includes two core systems: one suppresses GNSS (Global Navigation Satellite System) signals, while the other targets video transmission and remote control links. The jamming pod is mounted under the aircraft’s centerline to maintain stability and balance.
Operating at an altitude of 1,800 meters, the system can disrupt drones within a 4.5-kilometer radius.
While Shahed-type drones are equipped with inertial navigation systems to back up their GNSS receivers, these systems accumulate drift errors over time. Their primary function is to maintain basic course during short periods of GNSS jamming. Sustained disruption by EW aircraft can cause significant navigational deviation, even if it does not bring the drone down immediately.
The aircraft is powered by a 100-horsepower carbureted Rotax engine and features an upgraded electrical generator to support the added electronic systems. It has a cruising speed of 270 km/h, a maximum speed of 300 km/h, and an operational range of 2,000 kilometers. In a light configuration, the SHARK can stay airborne for up to 12 hours.
For high-altitude missions, the aircraft is capable of operating at altitudes of up to 18,000 feet (5,500 meters). It is equipped with an onboard oxygen generator to support crew endurance in thin air conditions.
For enhanced crew safety, the aircraft also includes an emergency parachute system. The system allows the entire aircraft to descend safely and can be activated by either the pilot or the navigator.
With low operational cost, extended endurance, and real-time electronic warfare capability, the SHARK offers a flexible and scalable solution for persistent drone defense.
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